Friday, December 30, 2011

Decay

Abandoned Gas Station, Elizabethtown, Ohio  © Doug Hickok
(Click on image for larger view)


Decay may delay your stay with a warm ray from the late day.

It has been a long time since I made my last Favorite Photographer Friday post, so I would like to end 2011 with an introduction to the work of photographer Stephen Wilkes. He is a fine art and commercial photographer who's projects include focusing his camera on abandoned settings like Ellis Island and Bethlehem Steel.

I hope you have a great weekend, and a wonderful New Year!


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18 comments:

  1. orvokkiDecember 30, 2011 at 12:56 AM

    In middle of raining days (weeks) your yellow wall gives a happy feeling. Its very nice color-foto.

    Recards!

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  2. LasseDecember 30, 2011 at 2:02 AM

    Magnificent!
    Wish you a happy New Year!

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  3. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"December 30, 2011 at 2:19 AM

    Enjoyed the link, Doug.
    I can never resist taking photos of decay either. Nice shot.

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  4. cieldequimperDecember 30, 2011 at 2:34 AM

    The light is incredible!

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  5. GinnieDecember 30, 2011 at 2:55 AM

    Happy New Year to you and yours, Doug. Let's hope 2012 will be more about re- and up-building instead of decay!

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  6. yzDecember 30, 2011 at 4:25 AM

    looks like a map on the wall, great light

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  7. brattcatDecember 30, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    never fear, the new year should dawn clear, with gifts of cheer.

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  8. SabrinaDecember 30, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    complimenti e buon 2012 anche a te!!!!

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  9. MarcieDecember 30, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    What gorgeous warm golden light!! Wishing you a happy new year!!!

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  10. Traveling HawkDecember 30, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    It's a full-effect photo, Doug! Thank you!

    Happy New Year!

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  11. BirdmanDecember 30, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Right back at you! Happy Happy Happy!

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  12. franzDecember 30, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    wow, what brilliance - love the powerful yellow tone and the strong texture!
    also had a look at steven wilkes's homepage and photos - great work indeed!
    it's been great following your blog this year, doug, and reading your cool and funny and very friendly comments on mine. i hope this fun will continue in the new year!
    have a very happy and productive and fulfilled 2012, doug, and best regards to your family! i'ts been a pleasure knowing and communicating with you! ;-))

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  13. Tiago BragaDecember 30, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Lovely photo, very creative the angle, very interesting colors and contrats, and i like very much the ligth in the photo 2!

    I hope u have a great and happy new Year

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  14. London CallerDecember 30, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    Oh my, I saw a naked turkey dancing in the wall!?!
    Have a great New Year!
    Keep posting crazy ideas here. ;)

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  15. DomLOrthaJanuary 1, 2012 at 8:08 AM

    So beautiful! The work on light is perfect and offers a great rendering of the wall. Nicely done!
    Have a nice day.

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  16. ChristopherJanuary 2, 2012 at 11:17 AM

    Such beautiful light and texture Doug--love this shot!

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  17. georgeJanuary 10, 2012 at 3:50 PM

    A little late getting to you Doug, but I was knocked out by the lighting in this one...just wonderful.

    ...and a belated Happy New Year to you and the rest of the Family Hickok...

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  18. rianJanuary 17, 2012 at 12:36 PM

    no depressing lighting here.. i like the lighting you captured here in this urban decay shot of yours.. well done.. :)

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